Hey everyone, there's a new build of TCPD available now!

This build includes all fixes from before and a few from after the 2023 #IndieRacersFestival! Thanks to everybody who tried the game during the fest. If you played and have any feedback, feel free to leave it below or reach out on Twitter!

Read the patch notes for the new build below or just go download the new build now!

🔳 Latest Changes (9/11/23 build)

• LATC split up into districts!
  
  • LATC is now split into three districts: Campus, Downtown, and Tourist districts!
  • Current district is indicated at the bottom left of the screen.
  • Transition areas/current dead zones are represented as LATC district.
• More level design on LATC + new areas!
  
  • Added a downtown area across from the industrial pit with secondary garage
  • Removed large highway near drawbridge and updated diner area with new roads/access points
  • New buildings in tourist district including SWISH! sports center and construction area
  • Make more level props breakable and add sound/visual effects
  • Change some prop materials to unlit so they stand out more
  • Add drift 'gap' triggers to spiral ramps
  • Updated kill zones so they cover most areas and respawn player at nearest destination
  • More delivery locations and passengers around map
• Some UX/UI updates!
  
  • Added a loading screen!!!
  • Added campus text (to bottom left + destination window for taxi mode)
  • Moved tutorial text to top right & updated style
  • Added message to 'honk' when entering garage (and message when it's disabled along with color change)
  • Updated beginning dev message & Steam wishlist buttons
  • Garage entrance/exit now fades to next camera instead of playing sequence
  • Fix bug preventing 'sloppy/clean' text from showing when landing combos from medium-high jumps
  • Add basic control list/tips button/widget in pause menu
  • Add checkpoint counter on top right of screen during checkpoint races
• General fixes/updates
  
  • Fix bug in main menu where trunk was floating in air
  • Fix bug where controls were enabled when customizing vehicle
  • Update icon and splash images
  • Add LODs to some meshes to improve performance
  • Kill traffic vehicles if they're idle in one spot for too long
  • Changed checkpoint locations in race mode
  • Make D-R-I-V-E letters bigger/more visible

🔳 Near-term focus (beginning/middle Q4 2023)

Who knows what I'll actually get done this next pass, but working towards:

• Flesh out district system/keep iterating on LATC
  
  • Keep iterating on tourist/downtown districts
  • Firm up district lines and get rid of unintentional dead zones
  • More general level design/decorating
• Game mode improvements
  
  • Make it easier to switch modes
  • Verify multiplayer is still functioning and potentially add another mode
• Vehicle + gameplay improvements:
  • Vert ramp physics could use some work
  • Rework steering & general driving feel a bit
  • General code cleanup/commenting to make changes easier
  • Maybe rework combo system somewhat
• Experiment with AI
  • Try to get a working race AI that can do basic tricks
  • If successful, try adding bots to multiplayer matches

I'm also thinking about going into an "Early Access" period for TCPD on itch (Steam will only get the full release once ready) in the coming months. I'll still have demos/playtests available from time to time, but access will be restricted to paying users (likely $10 or so). All purchases will receive a Steam key when the game is ready. I will have to do a little bit of research to see how to set that up but either way as the game gets more content it feels ideal to reserve access for those interested in testing the early game (and hopefully providing feedback on their purchase)!

Have any suggestions or ideas of what you'd like to see in TCPD? Let me know!

I welcome and encourage all constructive feedback, positive or negative. I need your help to continue making "TCPD" into the best possible game it can be, so please post or message me with any comments or suggestions you may have!

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One last thing before you start stunting, please wishlist on Steam to support development!